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Olive Garden Bread Sticks Recipe

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  • Author: Maggie
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 16 breadsticks

Description

These Olive Garden-style breadsticks are soft, fluffy, and buttery with a flavorful garlic and oregano topping. Perfect for serving alongside soups, salads, or pasta, this recipe replicates the beloved restaurant classic right in your own kitchen with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps.

Ingredients

Dough Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 tsp dry active yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups warm water (divided)
  • 4 1/4 cups flour
  • 2 Tbsp butter (softened)
  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt

Topping Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp butter (melted)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: Pour 1/4 cup of warm water into a bowl, sprinkle the dry active yeast over the top, stir gently, and let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
  2. Mix Dough: In a mixer bowl, combine sugar, softened butter, salt, and 4 cups of flour. Add the yeast mixture along with the remaining warm water. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
  3. Knead Dough: Gradually add more flour, about 1/4 cup or as needed, and continue mixing until the dough becomes soft and smooth.
  4. Divide Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured countertop, divide it into two equal portions, and shape each into a one-foot-long log.
  5. Shape Breadsticks: Cut each log into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 7-inch long breadstick, totaling 16 breadsticks.
  6. Proof Dough: Place the breadsticks on a parchment-lined baking sheet about 1 to 1 1/2 inches apart. Cover them with a cloth and let them rise in a warm place for about 45 minutes until slightly puffed.
  7. Preheat Oven: Set the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C) and allow it to fully preheat.
  8. Apply Topping Pre-Bake: Prepare the topping by mixing melted butter, salt, garlic powder, and oregano. Brush half of this butter mixture evenly over the breadsticks before baking.
  9. Bake Breadsticks: Bake the breadsticks in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until they turn lightly golden brown.
  10. Brush Topping Post-Bake: Once out of the oven, immediately brush the remaining butter mixture over the hot breadsticks to enhance flavor and provide a glossy finish.

Notes

  • Ensure water is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
  • For crispier breadsticks, bake a bit longer but watch carefully to avoid burning.
  • You can substitute dried Italian seasoning for oregano for a more complex herb flavor.
  • Brush the breadsticks with garlic butter for an extra rich taste.
  • These breadsticks freeze well; reheat in the oven for a few minutes before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Bread
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American-Italian

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